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5 Fun and Inexpensive Celebrity-Inspired Halloween Costumes

Halloween is less than two weeks away, and if you're like us, you still have no idea what you're wearing. So why not take this opportunity to break out of the cat-devil-witch rotation you've been stuck in for the last...

Halloween is less than two weeks away, and if you're like us, you still have no idea what you're wearing. So why not take this opportunity to break out of the cat-devil-witch rotation you've been stuck in for the last 20 years and try something different for a change?

Whether you're just dressing yourself or planning for a whole group, here are 5 celebrity-inspired costumes that WILL get noticed -- and don't take a lot of time or money to prepare. You probably already have some of these props in your closet!

Warning: You're probably not going to be the only Gaga in town -- Lady G. is sure to be a hot costume this year. But the beauty of being Stefani Germanotta (in real life and on Halloween) is there are just so many ways to do it!

You'll Need: A long blond wig with bangs, a sheer scarf to cover your face (make sure you can see through it!), a crazy, oversized hat, fishnet stockings or a lace unitard, gigantic platform heels and brightly colored stage makeup for your Poker Face. Side of beef optional.

The '60s-inspired fashions seen on Mad Men are stylish in real life, too, and shouldn't be hard to find at your local thrift store or in your mom's closet (if you'd rather not buy a new outfit).

You'll need: A full-skirted dress that cinches at the waist or a ladylike silk blouse and pencil skirt. Don't forget the key accessories: a structured purse and an empty martini glass. Dress your Don Draper in a suit with slicked-back hair for an instant couples costume!

Snooki is pretty much the easiest costume this side of New Jersey. Gym, tan, laundry and you're done!

You'll need: A generous helping of sunless tanner (the more orange the better!) or just load up on the bronzer if sunless tanner is too much of a commitment. Invest in a dark brown wig if necessary, a Bumpit for the "pouf" (or create one yourself with hairspray and bobby pins) and a low-cut top or tube dress.

Group option: Go with a few male friends decked out in fake tans and muscle shirts, and roll up at your party with the whole Jersey Shore gang!

You'll need: If you're the good girl in your group, go as Rachel in a short-yet-demure skirt, argyle sweater, knee socks and Mary Janes (buy a long brown wig with bangs if needed). Feeling spicy? Bust out an old cheerleading costume and go as Quinn (buy a blond wig if needed). Want to steal the show a la Jane Lynch? Just throw on a tracksuit and a short blond wig, and presto, you're Sue Sylvester! Ask a male friend to wear a football letter jacket (Finn) and enlist a few more Cheerios, and you've got the New Directions.

We'd love to look like Katy Perry in real life, but since we can't, we'll try being her for Halloween.

You'll need: An Elmo T-shirt like the one she wore on Saturday Night Live, but slice it open so it's low-cut and glue cotton candy all over it. A blue, purple or raven-colored wig will work, and bright pink lipstick is a must. Carry a giant lollipop.